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Tuesdays of LEWAP

Research and general public meeting

Minutes of the Meeting, Tuesday 3rd of September 2019

Understanding groundwater from sources to users

Dr. Joanna Doumar: Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology, Department of Geology, American University of Beirut Dr. Naji Kehdy: Researcher and lecturer in Water Science, Lebanese University Dr. Samir Zaatiti: Hydrogeologist, Research and Studies on Groundwater, Retired from Lebanese University Dr. Farid Karam: Head of Water Resources Management and Engineering Division, ELARD

Group

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MAIN POINTS DISCUSSED

The conceptualization of contaminant flow and transport in underground karst is essential for sustainable management of water resources and preservation of these resources.

There is heterogeneity within the karst regarding the recharge and flow. Flows durations are short and the attenuation of contaminants is relatively slow. Karst erosion and alteration allow water accumulation underground forming the

groundwater resources. However, faults and fractures play a complimentary role in water distribution and formation of rivers.

Water vulnerability is defined as intrinsic sensitivity to contamination; this vulnerability depends on the flow and transport processes.

Sensitivity to contamination depends on the underground geometry of the aquifer and the type of infiltration and recharge.

Quality of groundwater depends also on climatic parameters; in periods of precipitation micro pollutants are diluted.

Some laws and regulations for water protection and preservation are not based on scientific criteria (example distance between a well and a water source). Some laws are imported from abroad with being adapted to the Lebanese context (example of the regulation regarding mineral extraction).

Wells which are used for irrigation purposes can be very deep and can have a negative impact on the quality and quantity of water sources even if the legal distance between the well and the source is respected.

Climate parameters affect replenishment of ground water resources. Researches underlined the fact the quantity of precipitation did decrease but the rainfall partners evolved. A large quantity of water is also lost due to runoff which is accentuated by the waterproofing of soils.

Before the Lebanese Civil War, more metrological data were available. At that time, 187weather stations were installed, with 150 operating reliably. Currently only 87 weather stations are installed and providing data (37 operated by Lebanese National Meteorological Service and 50 operated by Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute)

It is essential to assess the Snow Water Equivalent in order to determine quantity of groundwater resources.

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MEDIUM OF PRESENTATION

Figure 1: Speakers from left Dr. Samir Zaatiti, Jasmine El Kareh, Dr. Naji Kehdy, Dr. Farid Karam and Dr. Joanna Doummar

Characterization of the flow and transport in the karst at the watershed scale: Applications on pilot cases in Lebanon – Presentation of Dr. Joanna Doummar

Scientific problems in legal text related to ecosystem and water protection in groundwater use – Presentation of Dr. Naji Kehdy

Water resources in Lebanon – Presentation of Dr. Samir Zaatiti

Assessment of aquifer recharge from direct rainfall based on existing data – Presentation of Dr. Farid Karam

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Nom Position Organisme Adresse e-mail

1 Bashayer Madi

Teacher and Resource Center Coordinator for IDPs, Refugees and Host Communities

University of Balamand bashayer.madi@balamand.edu.lb

2 Tarik Younis Sanitation Specialist tarikyounis@gmail.com

3 Naim Abourdel Mechanical Engineer Eau Int’ naimoland@gmail.com

4 Ihab Jomaa Head of irrigation and agrometeorological department

LARI ijomaa@lari.gov.lb

5 Iman Abdel Al Treasurer Abdel Al Foundation Abdelal@cyberia.net.lb

6 Gaby Milan Sales Manager Aquarius sales@aquarius.com.lb

7 Robert Daoud Senior Project Engineer ESFD robertsdaoud@hotmail.com

8 Janine Somma Researcher USJ jvsomma@gmail.com

9 Mostapha Raad Journalist mostapha.raad@gmail.com

10 Georges Youssef Mayor Menjez Municipality menjezmenjez@gmail.com

11 Antoine Allam Hydrologist Researcher Université Saint Joseph antoine_allam@hotmail.com

12 Dr. Joanna Doumar Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology, Department of Geology

American University of Beirut

jd31@aub.edu.lb

13 Dr. Naji Kehdy Researcher and lecturer in water science Lebanese University naji.kehdy@hotmail.com

14 Georges Akl

Assistant Manager Consultant

USAID - DAI George_Akl@lebanonwater.net

15 Salah Saliba

Team Leader Private Sector Engagement Consultant

USAID - DAI salah_saliba@lebanonwater.net

16 Mariam Zeineh Microbiologist Lebanese University maryam.zeineh@hotmail.com

17 Enric Ibarz Coordinator of MADAD project Coopération Catalane enric.ibarz@gencat.cat

18 François Nour Student

19 Marcel Mansour Director Innovate SARL xcello68@hotmail.com

20 Walid Moheb Founder Association de Support Droit d'expression

walid.elmoheb@gmail.com

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21 Dr. Ziadé Amman Doctor

22 Nemr Jazzar Financial Consultant nemrjazzar@yahoo.com

23 Nidal Jazzar Responsible – quality approach Consultant njazzar@yahoo.com

24 Nabil Rizk Expert communication water sector UNICEF nrizk3@gmail.com

25 Hussein Fakih WASH specialist UNICEF nfakih@unicef.org

26 Olivier Thonet Head of WASH UNICEF othonet@unicef.org

27 Claire Papin Stammose Coordinator EU MADAD PACT coordinator@madad-pact.org

28 Charbel El Hachem Responsible General Aquatherma info@aquathermafm.com

29 Zeina Abi Aad Junior Hydraulic Engineer Dar Al Handasah abiaadzeina@gmail.com

30 Dr. Samir Zaatiti Hydrogeologist Lebanese University samir.zaatiti@gmail.com

31 Dr. Farid Karam Head of Water Resources Management and Engineering Division

ELARD Group fkaram@elard-group.com

32 Jasmine El-Kareh Coordinator LEWAP kareh@lewap.org

33 Maroun Moussalem Previous Director of BWE Cabinet 1er Ministre marounmoussalem@yahoo.com

34 Bassam Jaber Consultant USAID - DAI bjaber.motge@gmail.com

35 Léopold Villeroy de Galhau Project Coordinator DIFAF l.villeroy@difafwater.com

36 Michel Majdalani General director BTD btd@btd-lb.com

37 Hefni Nehal Delegation Chief QCRC nehal.hefny@qrcs.org.qa